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Collapse #5
State of Alliance
"[Summer Lane] has a real knack for writing dialogue as well as action scenes. - Ellisa Barr, author of Outage There is no such thing as safe. For Commander Cassidy Hart, staying alive is only one of her day-to-day problems. As a newly minted Senator of the State of California, she must travel to Monterey Bay with the hope of bringing an agreement between the militia forces and the Pacific Northwest Alliance as the United States desperately battles against the shadow invasion forces of Omega. But Monterey is not what it seems. The threat of another Omega attack is imminent, and Commander Chris Young - the love of Cassidy's life - is not the only important person who is keeping secrets. Assassinations, betrayal and startling revelations lie ahead. The war is now. Fight or die. Choose your side. The fifth installment in the international bestselling YA/NA Post-Apocalyptic Series.
230 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2015
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Summer Lane
37 books368 followersSummer Lane is the #1 bestselling author of 30 hit books, including the smash-hit Collapse Series and Resurrection Series.
Resurrection: Shadows of Omega, the first story in a continuation of Cassidy Hart's adventures, launched February 2018, and recently concluded in January 2022.
Her new science-fiction thriller, EXPEDITION 99, is in the works.
Summer is a news writer, editorial writer, and producer. Check out her substack, The Write Revolution.
Resurrection: Shadows of Omega, the first story in a continuation of Cassidy Hart's adventures, launched February 2018, and recently concluded in January 2022.
Her new science-fiction thriller, EXPEDITION 99, is in the works.
Summer is a news writer, editorial writer, and producer. Check out her substack, The Write Revolution.
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November 17, 2014
BOOK FIVE. Extremely excited for this installment. The work that went into this novel is crazy. Sharing it with the world is the most satisfying feeling ever - thank you so much! :)
May 9, 2015
4 freedom-fighter stars
This started off right where "State of Pursuit" finished. Right from the get-go it was filled with action, bloodshed and horror.
Loved how Elle and Bravo - From the spin-off "Zero" series - became part of the "Freedom Fighters". She's such a Badass!
Sophia though..
One thing that annoyed the shit outta me - Cassidy. Goddamn girl. You're in the middle of war! Why you stressin' over yo mans past?! Ugh.
Other than that... I LOVED THIS! Cannot wait for Book #6 - State of Vengeance!!
This started off right where "State of Pursuit" finished. Right from the get-go it was filled with action, bloodshed and horror.
Loved how Elle and Bravo - From the spin-off "Zero" series - became part of the "Freedom Fighters". She's such a Badass!
Sophia though..
One thing that annoyed the shit outta me - Cassidy. Goddamn girl. You're in the middle of war! Why you stressin' over yo mans past?! Ugh.
Other than that... I LOVED THIS! Cannot wait for Book #6 - State of Vengeance!!
March 30, 2015
First posted at Words Fueled by Love.
This series continues to be an action packed, 100% clean Young Adult/NA post-apocalyptic series that I very much enjoy! There's never much down time and the rare moments of perceived safety and contentment are short lived.
If you're new to this series, go check out my review for book one, State of Emergency . It's very hard to review book 5 in a series without giving away vital information from the previous 4 books to readers who haven't yet checked out the series. You may not want to read ahead, not because there'll be spoilers necessarily, but because of the nature of the progression of this series, more than likely something will be spoiled for you.
This series is about how an electromagnetic pulse destroyed modern society world wide. The US and its government collapsed. Those who survived soon find out a foreign force calling themselves Omega has begun to infiltrate the US to take over and capture everyone, filing them into camps to do the work which will support the Omega troops. Then there are those fighting against Omega, forming militias and gaining momentum in their cause. Now the characters are faced with negotiations to become part of the Pacific Northwest Alliance.
The main characters: 20 year old Cassidy Hart is now a militia member, a sniper, a Commander, and a Senator representing the new government of California. 29 year old Chris Young, is a militia member, a former Navy SEAL, a Commander, and the love interest of Cassidy.
To catch you up to speed for where our characters find themselves at the start of book 5, the capitol has just been hit by a bomb or a missile, and everyone is scrambling to quickly set up a recovery area and teams to start finding survivors.
I normally cringe when later books in a series spend pages and pages on recapping everything that's happened up to that point but this was a rare exception to my feelings on that. There is so much leading up to book 5 in this series that it is important the reader doesn't lose sight of what has occurred and whose to blame. I valued the brief recap that is listed in Chapter 1. It didn't go on and on. It was to the point and was as if Cassidy was writing a journal entry telling her story of hardship and how she's come to be in the roles she finds herself.
Cassidy is a very strong heroine. That's not to say she doesn't depend on and lean on others for support and encouragement. But her circle of trusted friends is incredibly small, especially as she soon realizes that nowhere is safe from Omega and its followers and sympathizers.
I have a few irritations, if you want to call them that. One is that we didn't get farther in the story. I would like to see these books be much longer to therefore make more progress in the overall story and plots. I always feel like just when it's really getting good it ends. My second irritation is that, even though this whole series has been 100% clean of language and mature content, that the romance part of the story between Cassidy and Chris would be more developed. I realize it's a very small part of the overall story but as a romance fan first and foremost, I would enjoy their relationship to be a bit more intense. Sure, war is all around them, but what keeps humanity going are the connections you share with other people.
Nevertheless, I still very much enjoyed yet another Collapse book and look forward to what's to come for our favorite Freedom Fighters! There's no word yet on book 6's release date as of the writing of this post, but at the end of book 5 the author lets the reader know it's "to be continued in book 6".
Favorite Quotes:
I am a fighter, now. Nothing stands in my way. I am capable. I am fast. I am smart.
"Dwelling on what was isn't a wise thing to do, my girl. It'll distract from what's important now."
"Sometimes you have to say something, or the moment will be over, and it will be too late."
Hope for the best, get ready for the crappy.
Love is not made. Love just happens.
"We're not helpless," I say. "We're fighters. And we'll keep fighting, because that's what we do best."
Language Rating: 0 (none)
Mature Content Rating: 0 (none)
Final Rating: 4 stars
This series continues to be an action packed, 100% clean Young Adult/NA post-apocalyptic series that I very much enjoy! There's never much down time and the rare moments of perceived safety and contentment are short lived.
If you're new to this series, go check out my review for book one, State of Emergency . It's very hard to review book 5 in a series without giving away vital information from the previous 4 books to readers who haven't yet checked out the series. You may not want to read ahead, not because there'll be spoilers necessarily, but because of the nature of the progression of this series, more than likely something will be spoiled for you.
This series is about how an electromagnetic pulse destroyed modern society world wide. The US and its government collapsed. Those who survived soon find out a foreign force calling themselves Omega has begun to infiltrate the US to take over and capture everyone, filing them into camps to do the work which will support the Omega troops. Then there are those fighting against Omega, forming militias and gaining momentum in their cause. Now the characters are faced with negotiations to become part of the Pacific Northwest Alliance.
The main characters: 20 year old Cassidy Hart is now a militia member, a sniper, a Commander, and a Senator representing the new government of California. 29 year old Chris Young, is a militia member, a former Navy SEAL, a Commander, and the love interest of Cassidy.
To catch you up to speed for where our characters find themselves at the start of book 5, the capitol has just been hit by a bomb or a missile, and everyone is scrambling to quickly set up a recovery area and teams to start finding survivors.
I normally cringe when later books in a series spend pages and pages on recapping everything that's happened up to that point but this was a rare exception to my feelings on that. There is so much leading up to book 5 in this series that it is important the reader doesn't lose sight of what has occurred and whose to blame. I valued the brief recap that is listed in Chapter 1. It didn't go on and on. It was to the point and was as if Cassidy was writing a journal entry telling her story of hardship and how she's come to be in the roles she finds herself.
Cassidy is a very strong heroine. That's not to say she doesn't depend on and lean on others for support and encouragement. But her circle of trusted friends is incredibly small, especially as she soon realizes that nowhere is safe from Omega and its followers and sympathizers.
I have a few irritations, if you want to call them that. One is that we didn't get farther in the story. I would like to see these books be much longer to therefore make more progress in the overall story and plots. I always feel like just when it's really getting good it ends. My second irritation is that, even though this whole series has been 100% clean of language and mature content, that the romance part of the story between Cassidy and Chris would be more developed. I realize it's a very small part of the overall story but as a romance fan first and foremost, I would enjoy their relationship to be a bit more intense. Sure, war is all around them, but what keeps humanity going are the connections you share with other people.
Nevertheless, I still very much enjoyed yet another Collapse book and look forward to what's to come for our favorite Freedom Fighters! There's no word yet on book 6's release date as of the writing of this post, but at the end of book 5 the author lets the reader know it's "to be continued in book 6".
Favorite Quotes:
I am a fighter, now. Nothing stands in my way. I am capable. I am fast. I am smart.
"Dwelling on what was isn't a wise thing to do, my girl. It'll distract from what's important now."
"Sometimes you have to say something, or the moment will be over, and it will be too late."
Hope for the best, get ready for the crappy.
Love is not made. Love just happens.
"We're not helpless," I say. "We're fighters. And we'll keep fighting, because that's what we do best."
Language Rating: 0 (none)
Mature Content Rating: 0 (none)
Final Rating: 4 stars
February 6, 2015
waiting for book 6
I love everything about this series especially the characters! Amazing job! Fell in love from the beginning and can wait till the next!
I love everything about this series especially the characters! Amazing job! Fell in love from the beginning and can wait till the next!
February 24, 2017
I think this has to be one of my favorite Collapse Series books. Summer Lane does an excellent job fleshing out her characters and giving them added depth which makes the stories she tells even better. I have seen the characters evolve and feel as if the characters are old and well-liked friends. I liked the change of scenery and the way the author used the different terrains as story telling tools. Not only did those details enhance the story, they seemed to become part of the story itself. Summer Lane is excellent at creating vivid mental pictures which also contributes to the overall story telling process.
I am still unsure about the Chris/Uriah/Cassidy story arc, but I have no doubt that the author will tie that up nicely. That being said, I eagerly anticipate the next installment of the series and a chance to catch up with the lives of those fighting Omega.
I am still unsure about the Chris/Uriah/Cassidy story arc, but I have no doubt that the author will tie that up nicely. That being said, I eagerly anticipate the next installment of the series and a chance to catch up with the lives of those fighting Omega.
February 3, 2015
I love this series! The adventures of Cassie and Chris and crew continue. We get explosions, death and betrayal, from the least likely sources.
Cassie has changed beyond recognition from the girl we first found, sure she could take care of herself but continually having to be rescued. She is now the Commander and the Senator from California. And she is a lethal sniper. Omega is still the enemy, all around, on top and within us, causing chaos, death and destruction.
So the group bands together with their militias and armies to take the fight to Omega.
One last battle finds them on the roof with Harry. They have him cornered. But of course there is more to this than meets the eye.
This book is well written and I can't wait to read the next one.
As Cassie says,
The war is now.
Fight or Die.
Choose your side.
Cassie has changed beyond recognition from the girl we first found, sure she could take care of herself but continually having to be rescued. She is now the Commander and the Senator from California. And she is a lethal sniper. Omega is still the enemy, all around, on top and within us, causing chaos, death and destruction.
So the group bands together with their militias and armies to take the fight to Omega.
One last battle finds them on the roof with Harry. They have him cornered. But of course there is more to this than meets the eye.
This book is well written and I can't wait to read the next one.
As Cassie says,
The war is now.
Fight or Die.
Choose your side.
February 5, 2015
I thought the story line was great and totally realistic of the not so distant future.
There were a few small things, mostly petty, that I didn't like about the series so far; the books seem short. Maybe I'm just used to reading longer books? I'm not sure. There was a lot of repetitiveness in the last three books. All five of them have been somewhat predictable.
Cassie and Chris' love story seems a bit more teen fiction than YA. There is no lack of action in this series. There is always some kind of action, or something going on. It really is a very realistic version of a post-apocalyptic dystopian world story. It definitely reminded me to be prepared because anything could happen at any time.
But all in all, awesome job Summer! I waited quite some time to read this series after reading a Kindle sample. I'm looking forward to book six in June.
There were a few small things, mostly petty, that I didn't like about the series so far; the books seem short. Maybe I'm just used to reading longer books? I'm not sure. There was a lot of repetitiveness in the last three books. All five of them have been somewhat predictable.
Cassie and Chris' love story seems a bit more teen fiction than YA. There is no lack of action in this series. There is always some kind of action, or something going on. It really is a very realistic version of a post-apocalyptic dystopian world story. It definitely reminded me to be prepared because anything could happen at any time.
But all in all, awesome job Summer! I waited quite some time to read this series after reading a Kindle sample. I'm looking forward to book six in June.
February 24, 2015
These books are so quick I read this one in a matter of hours. Ms. Lane's apocalypse continues to be insightful and realistic. Cassidy's progression has come full tilt she is now leader and senator of California on a mission to join the Pacific Northwest Alliance and take back the country from the evil Omega forces. But of course nothing goes as expected and at this point you would think Cassie and Chris would decide that no place no matter how well armed is untouchable by Omega forces. But of course they think they are safe and allow themselves to be ambushed while the whole time thinking they are the ones doing the ambushing...I'm glad Chris's character is no longer in question though.
July 12, 2015
This is a great series
This book ended with a small twist, that I did not see coming. This series is written so well. The author builds characters, but does it in a way which allows her to keep the story going. She never strays from the characters in the book. I also enjoy how her other series is coming through this one. I was so excited that she wrote a book six and seven. I cannot wait to see where this story goes.
This book ended with a small twist, that I did not see coming. This series is written so well. The author builds characters, but does it in a way which allows her to keep the story going. She never strays from the characters in the book. I also enjoy how her other series is coming through this one. I was so excited that she wrote a book six and seven. I cannot wait to see where this story goes.
May 16, 2015
Awesome book
The war goes on fighting the Omega troops. Cassidy and Chris fight for the U.S. Fight for freedom. This book is as good as the first 4. Now I wait...come on June 2015 I need book 6
The war goes on fighting the Omega troops. Cassidy and Chris fight for the U.S. Fight for freedom. This book is as good as the first 4. Now I wait...come on June 2015 I need book 6
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May 25, 2015I just can't get enough!
In my heart and mind I fight side by side with Cassie and Chris. I cry for their losses and cheer for their victories. The enemy within can be so brutal....but the warrior, the champion also resides within, and in the end.....
In my heart and mind I fight side by side with Cassie and Chris. I cry for their losses and cheer for their victories. The enemy within can be so brutal....but the warrior, the champion also resides within, and in the end.....
August 11, 2015
I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this series. I cannot believe I flew threw all the current books that are out right now. I cannot wait until the next! I love Chris and can't wait for more!
February 3, 2015
Loved it..finally the words. We've all been waiting to hear! Well done for another great instalment!.
November 25, 2015
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better it does, on to the next one.
February 3, 2015
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G again!! Summer continues to out do herself!! Love. Love. Love this series!! Review to come.
February 16, 2015
Summer Lane........you did it again! I can't wait for book six, so please hurry!
February 23, 2015
The fight goes on
Another good read by Summer Lane. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, another twist. Can't wait for book 6
Another good read by Summer Lane. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, another twist. Can't wait for book 6
June 13, 2015
Wow! Seriously love these characters and story line! Need more pages! The betrayal was heartbreaking! I saw it coming earlier in the book but still cried. Is it June 26th yet!?
October 21, 2017
I was afraid this book was yet more of the same fighting but in the end it still managed to surprise me!
December 7, 2017
Great book.
I am really enjoying this series but the books read really fast. The story is riveting and full of action which makes it hard to put down.
I am really enjoying this series but the books read really fast. The story is riveting and full of action which makes it hard to put down.
July 22, 2016
The 5th episode in the Collapse Saga was a slightly different book to the others in the series. For starters, it was a bit slower than the first books in the series. But although there was a little less action (and not by much I might add), it made up for this in Character development. This was the book in which Cassidy finally seemed to evolve from teenage girl into Commander – or more importantly Senator – Hart. Whilst in earlier evolutions of the Collapse series she has taken Command of Militia and seemed to be growing, she has never seemed overly comfortable in the role, nor completely in control. However, in this story, she finally seems to have grown into the role that has been thrust upon her.
Summer Lane spends some time in this story evolving Cassidy, delving deeper into her, and giving us a much greater understanding of how much Cassidy has grown since the Omega invasion started.
We also get to learn a bit more about Chris, the Omega invasion, and several other ancillary characters.
Alliances sees the bigger picture unfolding as well, as Summer Lane takes on the Strategic Role and starts to give us a real oversight of what has been happening throughout the world, and we get to see a bit of who is coming to join in on our side, and who isn't. There are also reunions of a sort as a young girl and her faithful hound join the series to lend a helpful hand – something that I was thrilled at!
Overall this was a fantastic addition to the series as it was a great character development story, but with all the usual epic invasion story that Summer does so well. If you are loving this series, then this is a must!
Summer Lane spends some time in this story evolving Cassidy, delving deeper into her, and giving us a much greater understanding of how much Cassidy has grown since the Omega invasion started.
We also get to learn a bit more about Chris, the Omega invasion, and several other ancillary characters.
Alliances sees the bigger picture unfolding as well, as Summer Lane takes on the Strategic Role and starts to give us a real oversight of what has been happening throughout the world, and we get to see a bit of who is coming to join in on our side, and who isn't. There are also reunions of a sort as a young girl and her faithful hound join the series to lend a helpful hand – something that I was thrilled at!
Overall this was a fantastic addition to the series as it was a great character development story, but with all the usual epic invasion story that Summer does so well. If you are loving this series, then this is a must!
January 12, 2016
I'm going about 3.75 stars here. Solid action throughout.
Mind games aplenty. It's nice to see how Elle Costas (from Lane's Day sub-trilogy) gets woven into the fabric of this story after her own adventures after the EMP goes off. And good grief, when is something good going to happen to Cassidy? Yikes. I know this is war and all, but she can use a respite of some kind, any kind. Even for ten minutes. I hope to God Cassidy's dad is still alive. The only real downside in this book (for me) is the "big reveal," because while it is tragic, it's not too hard to see it coming if you've been paying attention. It's not told poorly or anything, there's just no real surprise, so it doesn't end up hitting you the way Lane hopes it would.
As with the previous entries in the series, this one ends with just as many unresolved questions as the ones it does resolve. Oh, and I dislike Omega as much as ever after this one. Another solid effort. Now, on to State of Vengeance!
Mind games aplenty. It's nice to see how Elle Costas (from Lane's Day sub-trilogy) gets woven into the fabric of this story after her own adventures after the EMP goes off. And good grief, when is something good going to happen to Cassidy? Yikes. I know this is war and all, but she can use a respite of some kind, any kind. Even for ten minutes. I hope to God Cassidy's dad is still alive. The only real downside in this book (for me) is the "big reveal," because while it is tragic, it's not too hard to see it coming if you've been paying attention. It's not told poorly or anything, there's just no real surprise, so it doesn't end up hitting you the way Lane hopes it would.
As with the previous entries in the series, this one ends with just as many unresolved questions as the ones it does resolve. Oh, and I dislike Omega as much as ever after this one. Another solid effort. Now, on to State of Vengeance!
September 17, 2016
Some thoughts as I read this book.
1. It is NOT called the Coronado Naval Station. It is North Island. This is really bugging me in the book.
2. I wanted to puke as Cassidy was admiring a mission. Later though it mentioned how Omega wants to enslave everyone, so I am hoping that the mission part w/ Cassidy admiring it, was on purpose because the irony is so great. However, I am thinking the truth is probably that the author doesn't know the real story of the missions. I would like to know though.
And it's the Hotel Del Coronado. NOT Del Coronado hotel.
1. It is NOT called the Coronado Naval Station. It is North Island. This is really bugging me in the book.
2. I wanted to puke as Cassidy was admiring a mission. Later though it mentioned how Omega wants to enslave everyone, so I am hoping that the mission part w/ Cassidy admiring it, was on purpose because the irony is so great. However, I am thinking the truth is probably that the author doesn't know the real story of the missions. I would like to know though.
And it's the Hotel Del Coronado. NOT Del Coronado hotel.
April 24, 2016
Ok
So there are a lot of actions in the book that happens to the main character that are hard to go with. I really wish she was supposed to be 22 or 23 so that the story would be more believable.
So there are a lot of actions in the book that happens to the main character that are hard to go with. I really wish she was supposed to be 22 or 23 so that the story would be more believable.
October 12, 2015
The series started out pretty decently, I just really don't know what happened..... I really don't know what happened.
February 29, 2016
This book had a TON of twists, some you knew were coming, others you didn't. Fantastic story line continues in this book and series. Onto number 6!
February 4, 2016
AWESOME as always!!!
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February 10, 2019An amazing series! You can read each book separately or the whole series; however, I think you get more out of the story if you read the complete set. I have read this series like 10 times!
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